This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key takeaways Hormonal changes during menopause naturally shift fat storage toward the abdomen, causing what some call “menobelly” or menopause ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Insulin resistance and hormonal imbalance cause PCOS belly.Managing PCOS belly can include eating a nutritious diet and increasing physical activity.  Having ...

Weight gain isn't always bad, but noticing isolated areas of your body changing shape and composition can be a warning sign. Most commonly, this type of spot fat gaining happens around the stomach, ...

"Cortisol belly" is a popular term used to describe weight gain mostly around your belly area, or abdomen. Sometimes it's called "hormonal belly." It’s not a medical term or diagnosis, but it could be ...

Share on Pinterest Smoking may lead to weight gain and increased belly fat, new research finds. SimpleImages/Getty Images Many don’t quit smoking out of fear they will gain weight. Weight gain is ...

If you are struggling with weight gain during menopause, you are not alone. Between 60% and 70% of women gain weight during menopause. While you may think that hormonal changes are the sole reason for ...

The fitness journey often presents an emotional challenge when the scale shows unexpected increases after dedicated workout sessions. This perplexing phenomenon, while initially discouraging, ...

Many women going through menopause turn to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help alleviate symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness and insomnia. But does HRT help with weight loss, too? And ...

Keeping weight off during middle age is not easy. As the years pass, many people—especially men—find themselves gaining stubborn belly fat. Now, researchers have uncovered key reasons why this happens ...

One of the most common complaints from women in midlife is noticing their body hangs onto more weight around the midsection — seemingly for no particular reason. Frustrating, right? Like many other ...